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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.97, 6,641.60 and 2,236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.97, 6,641.60 and 2,236.68 is: 3,352.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.97 : 6,641.60 = 2,236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.97/6,641.60 = 2,236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.97x = 6,641.60 × 2,236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.97x = 14,855,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855,122.70/4,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.57

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